The Bad Ash Blog

Gambling is a form of entertainment. I mean, have you ever played those shiny new slot machines before? They are extremely addicting and a cause for a good time. Gambling is a legitimate source of recreation that is completely for adults. Well, I guess the legitimate aspect could be argued. However, I have a question to those who are feeling argumentative... why is sport gambling so successful? Seriously, look at all of that FUN. Engaging in this playful form of entertainment benefits not only the individual but the economy as well. The New Yorker recently reported that The National Gambling Impact Study Commission estimates over $300 billion are gambled on sporting events annually. Now just imagine if gambling was properly regulated and legalized in all 50 states… the potential revenue generation would be enormous. In a sinking economy any avenue in which to generate revenue has to be considered, right? There are 1.6 billion people who participate in gambling per year....

#MambaMentality Kobe "Bean" Bryant, Vino, Black Mamba, the GOAT... Whatever you may call the man, fan or not, the respect for him should be at an all-time high. For everyone.  Legendary. I have heard different reactions to the realization that the era of Kobe has ended and unfortunately I have heard people say things like, "Oh finally," "It was about time," "He should have retired a couple years ago," or, "Kobe sucked his last couple years." I have decided that I am not taking any sort of disrespect or discrediting the Mamba in anyway from anyone. You will strike me as someone extremely foolish.  As we were all expecting Kobe to announce his retirement when he did, I had been planning my tribute to him for over a year. There's a lot of information on this guy... Who knew? People are not wrong when saying that Kobe struggled his last few seasons, but I do not believe that was an excuse for criticism. His last season w...